Alfa Romeo 159, four-door passenger cars in 2005 that replaced the 156, is available with saloon bodywork and family (Sportwagon). Received in 2008 some changes were mainly to details of the carrier and, since mid 2009, will have a wider range of engines.
2009 Alfa Romeo 159 Sedan
Alfa Romeo 159
They are available in the three petrol engines: 1.9 JTS 160 hp, the new 1750 TBI 200 hp (replace the 2.2 JTS 185 hp) and 260 hp 3.2 JTS. Diesels are two 1.9 JTDm 120 or 150 hp, the new 2.0 JTDm 170 hp and a 2.4 JTDm 210 HP. Although JTDm engines of 150 hp and 170 will coexist for a while, the least powerful of the range will disappear along 2009. All motors may be associated with either body.
Alfa Romeo 159
All are front-wheel drive the Alfa Romeo 159, but versions 2.4 and 3.2 JTS JTDm are also available with a total drive system. In addition, since 2008 is a self front differential ('Q2') for the more powerful petrol versions.
Alfa Romeo 159
Along with the manual, there are two machines, a torque converter ("Q-tronic") and another with an automated manual box without clutch pedal (Selespeed). Depending on the engine, it takes one or the other.
2009 Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon
Alfa Romeo 159
With the new petrol engine BIT 1750, the Alfa Romeo 159 has better features than the 2.2 JTS. In the saloon, the maximum speed is 13 km / h higher (235 km / h compared to 222 km / h) and acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h 1.1 s is better (7.7 versus 8.8 s).
Alfa Romeo 159
In addition, the 1.7 liter engine gives maximum power at a lower speed (200 hp from 4750 to 5500 rpm) than the 2.2-liter (185 hp at 6,500 rpm). The maximum torque is also greater (320 Nm versus 230 Nm).
Alfa Romeo 159
Something similar occurs when comparing the 1.9 JTDm 150 hp engine and replaced it, the 2.0 JTDm 170 HP. This makes the Alfa Romeo 159 family reach a maximum speed of 216 km / h (8 to 11 km / h more, depending on the exchange rate) and accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 9 s (0.6 s less than the 1.9 JTDm with manual and 1.1 s less than the "Q-tronic).
Alfa Romeo 159
A Citroen C5, a Toyota Avensis or a Mercedes-Benz C-Class are more comfortable than the Alfa Romeo 159 in all sorts of ways. If you want a car with a direct touch Serie3 BMW or Mazda6 may be preferred.
Alfa Romeo 159
But overall, the dynamic qualities of the Alfa Romeo 159 are better than those of cars that cost the same if we consider overall performance, consumption, stability and suspension comfort. Assessing this feature set, a Lexus IS is an attractive alternative to the Alfa Romeo 159.
Alfa Romeo 159
It is not a large car because the external dimensions, but it is enough for four adults. The luggage space is not large: the trunk, with a volume of 405 l is the smallest. The Sportwagon has a trunk of 455 liters, a volume that is not large in relation to other cars that have their size has no solutions and do so particularly functional.
Alfa Romeo 159
The Alfa Romeo 159 with the Alfa Romeo 159 JTD engine with five cylinders and 200 hp, now gives 210 hp. The acceleration of this version was the standard in other cars with 200 hp turbocharged engine (either gasoline or diesel), which is more than enough to keep pace with a quick trip by road and one way to advance easily into the double sense.
Alfa Romeo 159
The recovery capacity is lower than that of other less powerful models. This is due not so much the engine, but the fact that the Alfa Romeo 159 weighs a lot and have a transmission developments somewhat lengthy.
Alfa Romeo 159
The deposit is 70 l Sporwagon, compared to 65 l with the Alfa Romeo 159 four-door. This difference is determined, rather than the shell itself, the shape of the tube that runs from the mouth of filling up the tank.
Alfa Romeo 159
The familiar body weighs 50 kg more than the four-door. The difference in performance and consumption between the two models (for the same engine) is very small.
Alfa Romeo 159
The equipment is standard on a car of this kind. Among the elements related to safety are front airbags, side, front (can not bring back), head (curtain) and to the knees of the driver, traction control and stability. Other devices have a series of two-zone climate control, onboard computer and radio controls on the steering wheel.
Alfa Romeo 159
You can not have some modern elements, such as active developer of speed, a device that reduces the potential accident trauma (such as' pre-crash), a system of adaptive lighting and automatic parking brake.
Alfa Romeo 159
Inside the Alfa Romeo 159 transmits greater sense of solidity that quality. This does not mean that the materials are bad, but not so rich as those used Audi or Lexus. The settings are correct.
Alfa Romeo 159
In the upper half of the dashboard, Alfa Romeo has used a plastic with a quilted finish. The other half is hard plastic but with a surface finish which gives it good looks. The console and the steering wheel are made of lightweight aluminum with a blue streak and a relief.
Alfa Romeo 159
The driving position is better than the other Alfa Romeo, the 147 or the model that replaced the Alfa Romeo 159, the 156. It's better because there's more legroom, width and height more, especially because of the steering wheel adjustments (vertical and horizontal) are much wider.
Alfa Romeo 159
Senior drivers are the most noticeable changes since it is possible to sit further back, with the appropriate distance to the pedals and the steering wheel is not far away. There are also more legroom below the steering wheel in a 156.
Alfa Romeo 159
The seats of the unit were upholstered in leather and have manual settings, including a lumbar support and tilt the bench. To vary the angle of the back there is a knob on the outside of the seat. Regulation allows a more accurate than a lever, but there is little room for action and is very hard. Optionally it can be ordered with electric memory adjustment.
Alfa Romeo 159
For normal use, the front seats, there is comfortable filling in, which was not too hard or soft. The contact surface of the back support is broad, but the top of it and there is some time away to take a slightly forced to rest completely on him. Although the skin tends to slide more than other tissues, the subject provided the seats enough for normal use.
Alfa Romeo 159
After only two people it can comfortably go. The sides of the bench seat and backrest have an inclination that prevents taking advantage of that space to sit. The rear seat can be lower (in two parts) is an option.
Alfa Romeo 159
The front seats have active head restraints type. In the two sides rear seats Isofix attachments for child seats. All the Alfa Romeo 159 comes with seven airbags: two front (60 and 120 l for a companion), two sides for the front seats (12 l), and two curtains to protect the occupants of two rows of seats and knees for a driver. Alternatively, the airbag is also available for escorts.
Alfa Romeo 159
There are enough places to put small objects normally carried in pockets, such as keys, mobile phone or wallet. Some of these gaps have the bottom floor to prevent noise. There can be no place to keep bulky objects, such as a purse or a small bottle of water. In fact, the bags rigid doors are not wide enough to get a 33 cl BOTTLE. Throughout the Alfa Romeo 159 there is a single carrier boats.
Alfa Romeo 159
The interior of the illumination is sufficient, and four panels with two reading lights. The trunk of the 2005 model could only be opened from a button is in the interior (ceiling lights in front) or from the command. Since 2008 can also pressing on the rear logo. It has a capacity of 405 l, which is little, in between their size, only the Lexus IS has smaller volume. The mouth is small cargo.
Alfa Romeo 159
The interior is lit and there are four rings to attach a network and a velcro tape to grab a small object, or the handle of a rucksack or a bag. The spare wheel is emergency and is kept in a double bottom is in the trunk.
Alfa Romeo 159
The trunk of the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon is covered by a curtain and has a rolling system so that it can be disassembled with ease. There lidded glovebox trunk on both sides, two are located just beneath the curtain, and two others at the base of the trunk.
Alfa Romeo 159
Below the floor is housed an emergency spare wheel, but may optionally carry a spare wheel of the same extent as the other four. Moreover, there is a 12V power outlet and four rings (no painting or chroming) to hold the load. Optionally, you can have a network that can be set to the rings.
Alfa Romeo 159
From the point of view of functionality the less positive aspects of the trunk of the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon is the burden of high (79 cm) and between the bottom of the trunk and the edge where it fits in the gate there is a level of about 25 cm. There are missing hooks to hang bags.
Alfa Romeo 159
The trunk has a maximum length of 100 cm, the maximum width is 106 cm and 94 cm minimum (determined by the wheel). The height from the floor to the curtain that covers the trunk is 54 cm. What determines that an object can enter into the trunk is the size of the tailgate, because it has a very regular basis.
Alfa Romeo 159
The tailgate is opened from a control panel in the light of the front seats or from a button in the remote. You do not have a handle or a convenient place from which to open it (not automatic, like a Honda Accord). To close a grip it has on its interior.
Alfa Romeo 159
The back of the rear seats are 60/40 folding portions, and when it does, is a step between the floor of the trunk and the back of the seats. To start the motor command must be entered into a receptacle that is in the console to the right of the steering wheel, stepping on the clutch or brake pedal and hold down a button until it starts.
Alfa Romeo 159
Behind the wheel, with controls to operate the sound equipment there are three levers, two on the left and one on the right. The first two are used, one to handle the lights, intermittent and configuration of some elements, and the other for the programmer speed. The right is the wiper and the computer.
Alfa Romeo 159
In the dashboard there is a speedometer, tachometer and a computer screen in the console, which is oriented towards the driver; there are indicators of the level of fuel, coolant temperature and pressure of the turbo. There is a reason more aesthetic than practical.
Alfa Romeo 159
The computer screen shows a partial and total distance traveled. It has two other counters part, besides the distance, self-report, the average, and the instantaneous and average speed. It has a very interesting detail, and simultaneously to show details of each part at option.
Alfa Romeo 159
The information given by the computer can also be seen in the browser screen. This is part of a package that includes telephone, stereo and voice recognition commands.
Alfa Romeo 159
Except for the convenience it provides the integrated phone (which is operated by inserting the SIM card of a mobile or duplicate it), it advisable to this option for two reasons: one is forced to divert to view road desirable time, another is that if your browser is not an album you can listen to music, unless the charger is mounted on optional 10 disc that goes in the trunk.
Alfa Romeo 159
The system for changing the illumination of the picture is somewhat peculiar. You can do it manually (by pressing a few buttons that is on the lever lights) or automatically, in this case, a sensor (with three selectable levels of sensitivity) is responsible for regulating it according to the light outside.
Alfa Romeo 159
There is also a function (similar to the "Black Panel" Saab) to turn off all indicators except the speedometer. If it takes the browser installed, you have to press another button to turn off your screen too. When you press any of the circular buttons that are in the console, turn on a crown of light around it to indicate that it is operated. It is an interesting solution because it is unclear which is connected from any angle and not annoying at night.
Alfa Romeo 159
In front there are five directional air outlets, one on each side and three plants. In the dashboard, in addition to the usual direct air to the windshield, there are two other large in the center, which can be closed.
Alfa Romeo 159
In the extension of the console, rear passengers have a few controls to regulate temperature and select the air outlet (the area on foot, for which there are exits to the console or both places).
Alfa Romeo 159
They can not change the air flow (automatic). A feature of these air conditioners (and other Alfa leads using a time) is a sensor (AQS, "Air Quality Sensor) which can automatically activate the recirculation of air when the atmosphere outside is momentarily polluted (in tunnels or jams).
The main characteristic is that the Alfa Romeo 159 is stability. Furthermore, the suspension achieves an excellent compromise between strength, to avoid excessive movements of the body, and soft, which gives comfort to passengers.
Alfa Romeo 159
Being quick and strong in good condition, stability is the height of the best, like BMW 3 Series. If the sign is wrong with the Alfa Romeo 159 strongly curved shows how the address becomes lighter and the Alfa Romeo 159 tends to deviate slightly from the trajectory, but not more than other cars, as an Audi A4.
Alfa Romeo 159
The suspension is softer than usual in cars of this size and power. There is very nice because it seeps gently bumps and not dry at all. BMW 320D or a Lexus IS 220d are harder, a Toyota Avensis is clearly softer.
Alfa Romeo 159
Despite not having a firm suspension, is well on slower roads. The body is not swinging too much and falls well in the curves. A car is not very sensitive to the deceleration bend. The Alfa Romeo 159 is a feature of the tract is very wide in relation to the length of the car.
Alfa Romeo 159
The stability control is programmed so as not to bother if there is a smooth driving. Both traction control and stability are the disconnectable. The brakes, disc on four wheels, the Alfa Romeo 159 stopped a few meters. It successfully has endured a more demanding than normal, but the little car loaded. The tires are Pirelli PZero Rosso 225/50R17 98Y, which gave a very good adhesion.
Alfa Romeo 159
The illumination provided by the xenon headlights are very good, both short and long. The outside mirrors are generously sized and can be folded electrically. As with other Alfa Romeo, the Alfa Romeo 159 has the disadvantage of drawing a large diameter, which recently maneuverable.
Alfa Romeo 159
Diesel engine 200 hp (currently a version of this engine with 209 hp) is interesting from the standpoint of performance and consumption. With it, the Alfa Romeo 159 is a large reserve of acceleration even at high speed.
Alfa Romeo 159
The Alfa Romeo 159 accelerates from 80 to 120 km / h at the same time models with gasoline engine, the Saab 9-3 2.8 V6. Diesel power and size more is the Opel Vectra GTS 3.0 V6 CDTi, which has 184 hp and weighs 1650 kg (55 kg less than the Alpha), is not as fast as the Alfa Romeo 159. In contrast, recoveries in sixth worst come stopped. This may be due to the poor relationship between weight and power that has the Alfa Romeo 159 when the engine operates at a very low. A 80 km / h in sixth the engine rotates at 1470 rpm.
Alfa Romeo 159
Consumption is low for being a car's weight, engine capacity and power, but spends little in absolute terms. The tour that car have spent on road 8.0 l / 100 km (7.9 according to the computer) with an average speed of 136 km / h. In town, depending on traffic, consumption can vary from little more than 10 l/100 km to about 16 l/100 km.
Alfa Romeo 159
Running, you can travel at speeds much higher than those without legal to hear the noise of the engine. This is only fully appreciated when we accelerate.
Alfa Romeo 159
Failure to perfect the travel lever seems to be jammed, more cold than hot. Take a parking brake lever. You can not have an electric parking brake, which does carry other cars like the Volkswagen Passat recent. The Fiat group has for several years using this device on the Lancia Thesis.
Alfa Romeo 159
The Alfa Romeo 159 has also the 1.9 liter version Multijet JTD 150 hp and the 3.2-liter V6 with 260 hp traction total Q4. Both engines have left a good impression. The Alfa Romeo 159 Diesel is well insulated from noise and vibration typically delivers this type of engines: the wheel does not vibrate like a 156. Their response is more gradual and explosive power is enough to move the body of the Alfa Romeo 159 with ease.
Alfa Romeo 159
The 3.2 liter V6 engine seems better than the previous V6 Alfa because it gives a more full acceleration in the medium and low regime. It also has a quick throttle response and direct something that is commonly found in direct injection engines. Cutting injection is 7000 rpm, where it can reach with power and speed. It's a nice motor to drive in gear with the engine low speed or racing to the limit.
Alfa Romeo 159
The lights can be double-xenon or halogen bulb. You can not have headlights with bend lighting system or electric parking brake. Although the length of the wheelbase coincided with the Fiat Croma and the Opel Vectra, this is not the same platform (the suspensions are different). The platform of the Alfa Romeo 159 is unique to this model in the initial stage of its development (in 2000) Alfa began the project with Saab (supposedly would be for the future, now current, 9-3), although later Saab refused to mount the platform and left alone to Alfa Romeo.
Alfa Romeo 159
The Alfa Romeo 159 looks like the model it replaces some of the characteristics of its leadership: the wheel is only 2.25 turns of a top cap and the radius of rotation remains high and the same with the Alfa 156 (11.1 m sidewalks, which makes it a handy little car, although it is comparatively better in the Alfa Romeo 159 since it is much more wheelbase). The relationship of the direction is 12.7 to 1 (ie for every 12.7 ° of rotation of the wheel, the wheels spin 1) is very fast. It is not often find addresses faster, the BMW active steering has stopped at a gearing of 10.0 to 1.
Alfa Romeo 159
As the Brera, the Alfa Romeo 159 can be front-wheel drive or traction total. Versions have a total traction system similar to the 156 Crosswagon Q4, with a central differential Torsen type C. This differential distribution center makes a continuous engine power so that, when all the wheels have the same grip, the front makes 57 percent of the force and the rear 43.
Alfa Romeo 159
The traction control (ASR) and stability control (VDC) can be disconnected. The ABS has the Alfa Romeo 159 version is 5.7 Bosch. The stability control system is the start ramp ("Hill Holder").
Alfa Romeo 159
From the data given on the Alfa Romeo chassis, the most striking is the torsional rigidity: 31,420 Nm / degree. It is an extremely high value for a sedan of this type, and at the same level of rigidity that needs Range Rover cars (a car designed for driving off the road).
Alfa Romeo 159
The front suspension has a system of overlapping triangles (to form a parallelogram deformable figuratively). Basically, it is a scheme similar to the Alfa 156 and 147, though differing in form and structure of some of its parts.
Alfa Romeo 159
The rear is also deformable parallelogram, but a system with multi (three transverse arms, one longitudinal and one that governs the collapse of the wheel). It is different from the 156 and 147, using a McPherson. One feature that differentiates this is that the suspension of the Ford or Volkswagen is that the spring is mounted around the shock. Some elements of the suspension are made of forged aluminum.
Alfa Romeo 159
The wheels can be larger than standard are 235/45 R 18. There are two brakes: Version 3.2 liter V6 power of 260 hp and the 2.4 l Diesel 200 hp front discs are 330 mm in diameter with fixed aluminum caliper (Brembo) and rear discs of 292 mm with floating clamps. The remaining alpha Alfa Romeo 159 front discs are 305 mm in diameter with floating clamps and 278 mm rear discs with floating clamps. You can take control of the tire pressure.
Alfa Romeo 159
The 1.9 JTS and 2.2 are made of aluminum (block and cylinder head). They have four valves per cylinder and distribution rollers. In both cases, the drag of the camshafts is by chain.
Alfa Romeo 159
A basis point between the engine than the 2.0 and 2.2 liters is data-race of cylinders (80 mm by 94.6 mm, respectively). The diameter of the cylinders is the same in both cases (86 mm). The compression ratio of these two engines is high (11.3 to 1) but do not need gasoline of 98 RON.
The V6 (60 ยบ) from 3.2 liter 260 HP is also new in the range. Like the other two petrol engines of four-cylinder, direct fuel injection has. It is also entirely made of aluminum and its distribution chain is.
Alfa Romeo 159
Gasoline engines, four or six cylinders are variable (for continuous phase variable intake and exhaust), a specific power between 81 and 85 hp / l and a specific torque of 100 Nm also higher in all cases. For the scheme to which the torque motors facts seem to work best in a high speed, but from 2,000 rpm to provide least 88 per cent of maximum torque.
Alfa Romeo 159
The Alfa Romeo has introduced the technique of direct injection motor gasoline brands better than others, judging by the number of engines that are in the market and how you've used this technique from the beginning. The three petrol engines have the name 'JTS'.
Alfa Romeo 159
Bundles of gasoline engines are manufactured by GM (the 2.2 l do some Opel models like the Vectra and Zafira). At least the combustion chamber, the distribution system and injection are developed specifically for Alfa Romeo. This is the first time Alfa Romeo uses a motor that is not entirely developed by them.
Alfa Romeo 159
One reason for replacing the old 3.2 liter V6 that is not able to meet the antipollution standards Euro4. In a time not too long, it will no longer mount the Alfa models still has it.
Alfa Romeo 159
Gasoline engines have a four-cylinder developing short transmission in top gear (reaching the maximum speed above maximum power scheme, which is 6,500 rpm), something weird especially given that they have six speeds. The sixth development is 32.2 km / h at 160 hp and 32.7 in the 185-hp. Usually other manufacturers have long march sixth relief. A sixth long often significant for low sound and is very important to get a quick low road (although not the only factor in this regard).
Alfa Romeo 159
At least 1.9 liter engine of 160 hp is not very quick to give benefits to its power and fuel consumption is low. The petrol V6 JTS 3.2 liter 260 hp it is over development. It has one sixth of 41.4 mph 1,000 rpm that is get the maximum speed (240 km / h) to 5780 when the regime of maximum power is 6200 rpm.
Alfa Romeo 159
All diesel engines have four valves per cylinder, feeding common conduit (Multijet), variable turbocharger (designed by Alfa Romeo in the case of five-cylinder) and need a particulate filter to comply with emissions regulations. This filter is not in need of maintenance or additives and has a lifespan similar to the car.
Alfa Romeo 159
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2009 Alfa Romeo 159 Sedan
Alfa Romeo 159
They are available in the three petrol engines: 1.9 JTS 160 hp, the new 1750 TBI 200 hp (replace the 2.2 JTS 185 hp) and 260 hp 3.2 JTS. Diesels are two 1.9 JTDm 120 or 150 hp, the new 2.0 JTDm 170 hp and a 2.4 JTDm 210 HP. Although JTDm engines of 150 hp and 170 will coexist for a while, the least powerful of the range will disappear along 2009. All motors may be associated with either body.
Alfa Romeo 159
All are front-wheel drive the Alfa Romeo 159, but versions 2.4 and 3.2 JTS JTDm are also available with a total drive system. In addition, since 2008 is a self front differential ('Q2') for the more powerful petrol versions.
Alfa Romeo 159
Along with the manual, there are two machines, a torque converter ("Q-tronic") and another with an automated manual box without clutch pedal (Selespeed). Depending on the engine, it takes one or the other.
2009 Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon
Alfa Romeo 159
With the new petrol engine BIT 1750, the Alfa Romeo 159 has better features than the 2.2 JTS. In the saloon, the maximum speed is 13 km / h higher (235 km / h compared to 222 km / h) and acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h 1.1 s is better (7.7 versus 8.8 s).
Alfa Romeo 159
In addition, the 1.7 liter engine gives maximum power at a lower speed (200 hp from 4750 to 5500 rpm) than the 2.2-liter (185 hp at 6,500 rpm). The maximum torque is also greater (320 Nm versus 230 Nm).
Alfa Romeo 159
Something similar occurs when comparing the 1.9 JTDm 150 hp engine and replaced it, the 2.0 JTDm 170 HP. This makes the Alfa Romeo 159 family reach a maximum speed of 216 km / h (8 to 11 km / h more, depending on the exchange rate) and accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 9 s (0.6 s less than the 1.9 JTDm with manual and 1.1 s less than the "Q-tronic).
Alfa Romeo 159
A Citroen C5, a Toyota Avensis or a Mercedes-Benz C-Class are more comfortable than the Alfa Romeo 159 in all sorts of ways. If you want a car with a direct touch Serie3 BMW or Mazda6 may be preferred.
Alfa Romeo 159
But overall, the dynamic qualities of the Alfa Romeo 159 are better than those of cars that cost the same if we consider overall performance, consumption, stability and suspension comfort. Assessing this feature set, a Lexus IS is an attractive alternative to the Alfa Romeo 159.
Alfa Romeo 159
It is not a large car because the external dimensions, but it is enough for four adults. The luggage space is not large: the trunk, with a volume of 405 l is the smallest. The Sportwagon has a trunk of 455 liters, a volume that is not large in relation to other cars that have their size has no solutions and do so particularly functional.
Alfa Romeo 159
The Alfa Romeo 159 with the Alfa Romeo 159 JTD engine with five cylinders and 200 hp, now gives 210 hp. The acceleration of this version was the standard in other cars with 200 hp turbocharged engine (either gasoline or diesel), which is more than enough to keep pace with a quick trip by road and one way to advance easily into the double sense.
Alfa Romeo 159
The recovery capacity is lower than that of other less powerful models. This is due not so much the engine, but the fact that the Alfa Romeo 159 weighs a lot and have a transmission developments somewhat lengthy.
Alfa Romeo 159
The deposit is 70 l Sporwagon, compared to 65 l with the Alfa Romeo 159 four-door. This difference is determined, rather than the shell itself, the shape of the tube that runs from the mouth of filling up the tank.
Alfa Romeo 159
The familiar body weighs 50 kg more than the four-door. The difference in performance and consumption between the two models (for the same engine) is very small.
Alfa Romeo 159
The equipment is standard on a car of this kind. Among the elements related to safety are front airbags, side, front (can not bring back), head (curtain) and to the knees of the driver, traction control and stability. Other devices have a series of two-zone climate control, onboard computer and radio controls on the steering wheel.
Alfa Romeo 159
You can not have some modern elements, such as active developer of speed, a device that reduces the potential accident trauma (such as' pre-crash), a system of adaptive lighting and automatic parking brake.
Alfa Romeo 159
Inside the Alfa Romeo 159 transmits greater sense of solidity that quality. This does not mean that the materials are bad, but not so rich as those used Audi or Lexus. The settings are correct.
Alfa Romeo 159
In the upper half of the dashboard, Alfa Romeo has used a plastic with a quilted finish. The other half is hard plastic but with a surface finish which gives it good looks. The console and the steering wheel are made of lightweight aluminum with a blue streak and a relief.
Alfa Romeo 159
The driving position is better than the other Alfa Romeo, the 147 or the model that replaced the Alfa Romeo 159, the 156. It's better because there's more legroom, width and height more, especially because of the steering wheel adjustments (vertical and horizontal) are much wider.
Alfa Romeo 159
Senior drivers are the most noticeable changes since it is possible to sit further back, with the appropriate distance to the pedals and the steering wheel is not far away. There are also more legroom below the steering wheel in a 156.
Alfa Romeo 159
The seats of the unit were upholstered in leather and have manual settings, including a lumbar support and tilt the bench. To vary the angle of the back there is a knob on the outside of the seat. Regulation allows a more accurate than a lever, but there is little room for action and is very hard. Optionally it can be ordered with electric memory adjustment.
Alfa Romeo 159
For normal use, the front seats, there is comfortable filling in, which was not too hard or soft. The contact surface of the back support is broad, but the top of it and there is some time away to take a slightly forced to rest completely on him. Although the skin tends to slide more than other tissues, the subject provided the seats enough for normal use.
Alfa Romeo 159
After only two people it can comfortably go. The sides of the bench seat and backrest have an inclination that prevents taking advantage of that space to sit. The rear seat can be lower (in two parts) is an option.
Alfa Romeo 159
The front seats have active head restraints type. In the two sides rear seats Isofix attachments for child seats. All the Alfa Romeo 159 comes with seven airbags: two front (60 and 120 l for a companion), two sides for the front seats (12 l), and two curtains to protect the occupants of two rows of seats and knees for a driver. Alternatively, the airbag is also available for escorts.
Alfa Romeo 159
There are enough places to put small objects normally carried in pockets, such as keys, mobile phone or wallet. Some of these gaps have the bottom floor to prevent noise. There can be no place to keep bulky objects, such as a purse or a small bottle of water. In fact, the bags rigid doors are not wide enough to get a 33 cl BOTTLE. Throughout the Alfa Romeo 159 there is a single carrier boats.
Alfa Romeo 159
The interior of the illumination is sufficient, and four panels with two reading lights. The trunk of the 2005 model could only be opened from a button is in the interior (ceiling lights in front) or from the command. Since 2008 can also pressing on the rear logo. It has a capacity of 405 l, which is little, in between their size, only the Lexus IS has smaller volume. The mouth is small cargo.
Alfa Romeo 159
The interior is lit and there are four rings to attach a network and a velcro tape to grab a small object, or the handle of a rucksack or a bag. The spare wheel is emergency and is kept in a double bottom is in the trunk.
Alfa Romeo 159
The trunk of the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon is covered by a curtain and has a rolling system so that it can be disassembled with ease. There lidded glovebox trunk on both sides, two are located just beneath the curtain, and two others at the base of the trunk.
Alfa Romeo 159
Below the floor is housed an emergency spare wheel, but may optionally carry a spare wheel of the same extent as the other four. Moreover, there is a 12V power outlet and four rings (no painting or chroming) to hold the load. Optionally, you can have a network that can be set to the rings.
Alfa Romeo 159
From the point of view of functionality the less positive aspects of the trunk of the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon is the burden of high (79 cm) and between the bottom of the trunk and the edge where it fits in the gate there is a level of about 25 cm. There are missing hooks to hang bags.
Alfa Romeo 159
The trunk has a maximum length of 100 cm, the maximum width is 106 cm and 94 cm minimum (determined by the wheel). The height from the floor to the curtain that covers the trunk is 54 cm. What determines that an object can enter into the trunk is the size of the tailgate, because it has a very regular basis.
Alfa Romeo 159
The tailgate is opened from a control panel in the light of the front seats or from a button in the remote. You do not have a handle or a convenient place from which to open it (not automatic, like a Honda Accord). To close a grip it has on its interior.
Alfa Romeo 159
The back of the rear seats are 60/40 folding portions, and when it does, is a step between the floor of the trunk and the back of the seats. To start the motor command must be entered into a receptacle that is in the console to the right of the steering wheel, stepping on the clutch or brake pedal and hold down a button until it starts.
Alfa Romeo 159
Behind the wheel, with controls to operate the sound equipment there are three levers, two on the left and one on the right. The first two are used, one to handle the lights, intermittent and configuration of some elements, and the other for the programmer speed. The right is the wiper and the computer.
Alfa Romeo 159
In the dashboard there is a speedometer, tachometer and a computer screen in the console, which is oriented towards the driver; there are indicators of the level of fuel, coolant temperature and pressure of the turbo. There is a reason more aesthetic than practical.
Alfa Romeo 159
The computer screen shows a partial and total distance traveled. It has two other counters part, besides the distance, self-report, the average, and the instantaneous and average speed. It has a very interesting detail, and simultaneously to show details of each part at option.
Alfa Romeo 159
The information given by the computer can also be seen in the browser screen. This is part of a package that includes telephone, stereo and voice recognition commands.
Alfa Romeo 159
Except for the convenience it provides the integrated phone (which is operated by inserting the SIM card of a mobile or duplicate it), it advisable to this option for two reasons: one is forced to divert to view road desirable time, another is that if your browser is not an album you can listen to music, unless the charger is mounted on optional 10 disc that goes in the trunk.
Alfa Romeo 159
The system for changing the illumination of the picture is somewhat peculiar. You can do it manually (by pressing a few buttons that is on the lever lights) or automatically, in this case, a sensor (with three selectable levels of sensitivity) is responsible for regulating it according to the light outside.
Alfa Romeo 159
There is also a function (similar to the "Black Panel" Saab) to turn off all indicators except the speedometer. If it takes the browser installed, you have to press another button to turn off your screen too. When you press any of the circular buttons that are in the console, turn on a crown of light around it to indicate that it is operated. It is an interesting solution because it is unclear which is connected from any angle and not annoying at night.
Alfa Romeo 159
In front there are five directional air outlets, one on each side and three plants. In the dashboard, in addition to the usual direct air to the windshield, there are two other large in the center, which can be closed.
Alfa Romeo 159
In the extension of the console, rear passengers have a few controls to regulate temperature and select the air outlet (the area on foot, for which there are exits to the console or both places).
Alfa Romeo 159
They can not change the air flow (automatic). A feature of these air conditioners (and other Alfa leads using a time) is a sensor (AQS, "Air Quality Sensor) which can automatically activate the recirculation of air when the atmosphere outside is momentarily polluted (in tunnels or jams).
The main characteristic is that the Alfa Romeo 159 is stability. Furthermore, the suspension achieves an excellent compromise between strength, to avoid excessive movements of the body, and soft, which gives comfort to passengers.
Alfa Romeo 159
Being quick and strong in good condition, stability is the height of the best, like BMW 3 Series. If the sign is wrong with the Alfa Romeo 159 strongly curved shows how the address becomes lighter and the Alfa Romeo 159 tends to deviate slightly from the trajectory, but not more than other cars, as an Audi A4.
Alfa Romeo 159
The suspension is softer than usual in cars of this size and power. There is very nice because it seeps gently bumps and not dry at all. BMW 320D or a Lexus IS 220d are harder, a Toyota Avensis is clearly softer.
Alfa Romeo 159
Despite not having a firm suspension, is well on slower roads. The body is not swinging too much and falls well in the curves. A car is not very sensitive to the deceleration bend. The Alfa Romeo 159 is a feature of the tract is very wide in relation to the length of the car.
Alfa Romeo 159
The stability control is programmed so as not to bother if there is a smooth driving. Both traction control and stability are the disconnectable. The brakes, disc on four wheels, the Alfa Romeo 159 stopped a few meters. It successfully has endured a more demanding than normal, but the little car loaded. The tires are Pirelli PZero Rosso 225/50R17 98Y, which gave a very good adhesion.
Alfa Romeo 159
The illumination provided by the xenon headlights are very good, both short and long. The outside mirrors are generously sized and can be folded electrically. As with other Alfa Romeo, the Alfa Romeo 159 has the disadvantage of drawing a large diameter, which recently maneuverable.
Alfa Romeo 159
Diesel engine 200 hp (currently a version of this engine with 209 hp) is interesting from the standpoint of performance and consumption. With it, the Alfa Romeo 159 is a large reserve of acceleration even at high speed.
Alfa Romeo 159
The Alfa Romeo 159 accelerates from 80 to 120 km / h at the same time models with gasoline engine, the Saab 9-3 2.8 V6. Diesel power and size more is the Opel Vectra GTS 3.0 V6 CDTi, which has 184 hp and weighs 1650 kg (55 kg less than the Alpha), is not as fast as the Alfa Romeo 159. In contrast, recoveries in sixth worst come stopped. This may be due to the poor relationship between weight and power that has the Alfa Romeo 159 when the engine operates at a very low. A 80 km / h in sixth the engine rotates at 1470 rpm.
Alfa Romeo 159
Consumption is low for being a car's weight, engine capacity and power, but spends little in absolute terms. The tour that car have spent on road 8.0 l / 100 km (7.9 according to the computer) with an average speed of 136 km / h. In town, depending on traffic, consumption can vary from little more than 10 l/100 km to about 16 l/100 km.
Alfa Romeo 159
Running, you can travel at speeds much higher than those without legal to hear the noise of the engine. This is only fully appreciated when we accelerate.
Alfa Romeo 159
Failure to perfect the travel lever seems to be jammed, more cold than hot. Take a parking brake lever. You can not have an electric parking brake, which does carry other cars like the Volkswagen Passat recent. The Fiat group has for several years using this device on the Lancia Thesis.
Alfa Romeo 159
The Alfa Romeo 159 has also the 1.9 liter version Multijet JTD 150 hp and the 3.2-liter V6 with 260 hp traction total Q4. Both engines have left a good impression. The Alfa Romeo 159 Diesel is well insulated from noise and vibration typically delivers this type of engines: the wheel does not vibrate like a 156. Their response is more gradual and explosive power is enough to move the body of the Alfa Romeo 159 with ease.
Alfa Romeo 159
The 3.2 liter V6 engine seems better than the previous V6 Alfa because it gives a more full acceleration in the medium and low regime. It also has a quick throttle response and direct something that is commonly found in direct injection engines. Cutting injection is 7000 rpm, where it can reach with power and speed. It's a nice motor to drive in gear with the engine low speed or racing to the limit.
Alfa Romeo 159
The lights can be double-xenon or halogen bulb. You can not have headlights with bend lighting system or electric parking brake. Although the length of the wheelbase coincided with the Fiat Croma and the Opel Vectra, this is not the same platform (the suspensions are different). The platform of the Alfa Romeo 159 is unique to this model in the initial stage of its development (in 2000) Alfa began the project with Saab (supposedly would be for the future, now current, 9-3), although later Saab refused to mount the platform and left alone to Alfa Romeo.
Alfa Romeo 159
The Alfa Romeo 159 looks like the model it replaces some of the characteristics of its leadership: the wheel is only 2.25 turns of a top cap and the radius of rotation remains high and the same with the Alfa 156 (11.1 m sidewalks, which makes it a handy little car, although it is comparatively better in the Alfa Romeo 159 since it is much more wheelbase). The relationship of the direction is 12.7 to 1 (ie for every 12.7 ° of rotation of the wheel, the wheels spin 1) is very fast. It is not often find addresses faster, the BMW active steering has stopped at a gearing of 10.0 to 1.
Alfa Romeo 159
As the Brera, the Alfa Romeo 159 can be front-wheel drive or traction total. Versions have a total traction system similar to the 156 Crosswagon Q4, with a central differential Torsen type C. This differential distribution center makes a continuous engine power so that, when all the wheels have the same grip, the front makes 57 percent of the force and the rear 43.
Alfa Romeo 159
The traction control (ASR) and stability control (VDC) can be disconnected. The ABS has the Alfa Romeo 159 version is 5.7 Bosch. The stability control system is the start ramp ("Hill Holder").
Alfa Romeo 159
From the data given on the Alfa Romeo chassis, the most striking is the torsional rigidity: 31,420 Nm / degree. It is an extremely high value for a sedan of this type, and at the same level of rigidity that needs Range Rover cars (a car designed for driving off the road).
Alfa Romeo 159
The front suspension has a system of overlapping triangles (to form a parallelogram deformable figuratively). Basically, it is a scheme similar to the Alfa 156 and 147, though differing in form and structure of some of its parts.
Alfa Romeo 159
The rear is also deformable parallelogram, but a system with multi (three transverse arms, one longitudinal and one that governs the collapse of the wheel). It is different from the 156 and 147, using a McPherson. One feature that differentiates this is that the suspension of the Ford or Volkswagen is that the spring is mounted around the shock. Some elements of the suspension are made of forged aluminum.
Alfa Romeo 159
The wheels can be larger than standard are 235/45 R 18. There are two brakes: Version 3.2 liter V6 power of 260 hp and the 2.4 l Diesel 200 hp front discs are 330 mm in diameter with fixed aluminum caliper (Brembo) and rear discs of 292 mm with floating clamps. The remaining alpha Alfa Romeo 159 front discs are 305 mm in diameter with floating clamps and 278 mm rear discs with floating clamps. You can take control of the tire pressure.
Alfa Romeo 159
The 1.9 JTS and 2.2 are made of aluminum (block and cylinder head). They have four valves per cylinder and distribution rollers. In both cases, the drag of the camshafts is by chain.
Alfa Romeo 159
A basis point between the engine than the 2.0 and 2.2 liters is data-race of cylinders (80 mm by 94.6 mm, respectively). The diameter of the cylinders is the same in both cases (86 mm). The compression ratio of these two engines is high (11.3 to 1) but do not need gasoline of 98 RON.
The V6 (60 ยบ) from 3.2 liter 260 HP is also new in the range. Like the other two petrol engines of four-cylinder, direct fuel injection has. It is also entirely made of aluminum and its distribution chain is.
Alfa Romeo 159
Gasoline engines, four or six cylinders are variable (for continuous phase variable intake and exhaust), a specific power between 81 and 85 hp / l and a specific torque of 100 Nm also higher in all cases. For the scheme to which the torque motors facts seem to work best in a high speed, but from 2,000 rpm to provide least 88 per cent of maximum torque.
Alfa Romeo 159
The Alfa Romeo has introduced the technique of direct injection motor gasoline brands better than others, judging by the number of engines that are in the market and how you've used this technique from the beginning. The three petrol engines have the name 'JTS'.
Alfa Romeo 159
Bundles of gasoline engines are manufactured by GM (the 2.2 l do some Opel models like the Vectra and Zafira). At least the combustion chamber, the distribution system and injection are developed specifically for Alfa Romeo. This is the first time Alfa Romeo uses a motor that is not entirely developed by them.
Alfa Romeo 159
One reason for replacing the old 3.2 liter V6 that is not able to meet the antipollution standards Euro4. In a time not too long, it will no longer mount the Alfa models still has it.
Alfa Romeo 159
Gasoline engines have a four-cylinder developing short transmission in top gear (reaching the maximum speed above maximum power scheme, which is 6,500 rpm), something weird especially given that they have six speeds. The sixth development is 32.2 km / h at 160 hp and 32.7 in the 185-hp. Usually other manufacturers have long march sixth relief. A sixth long often significant for low sound and is very important to get a quick low road (although not the only factor in this regard).
Alfa Romeo 159
At least 1.9 liter engine of 160 hp is not very quick to give benefits to its power and fuel consumption is low. The petrol V6 JTS 3.2 liter 260 hp it is over development. It has one sixth of 41.4 mph 1,000 rpm that is get the maximum speed (240 km / h) to 5780 when the regime of maximum power is 6200 rpm.
Alfa Romeo 159
All diesel engines have four valves per cylinder, feeding common conduit (Multijet), variable turbocharger (designed by Alfa Romeo in the case of five-cylinder) and need a particulate filter to comply with emissions regulations. This filter is not in need of maintenance or additives and has a lifespan similar to the car.
Alfa Romeo 159
All engines have a six-speed manual box. There are also two six-speed automatic box, with a torque converter for the V6 diesel and 1.9 liter 2.4 literSource URL: http://carsstyling.blogspot.com/2009/10/alfa-romeo-159.html
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